Pope Leo XIV, the first US pope, prepares to lead the Regina Coeli prayer from St Peter's Basilica, drawing thousands eager ...

Pope Leo XIV called for an end to war in the world as he greeted crowds from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica on Sunday.

The body of Pope Francis was carried in a solemn procession Wednesday from his residence within the walls of the Vatican City ...

The Vatican press corps is watching Leo XIV very closely for clues to the kind of pope he plans to be, writes William Crawley ...

The body of Pope Francis was transferred to St. Peter's Basilica to lie in state for three days so the Catholic faithful and ...

The noon (1000 GMT) prayer is expected to draw thousands of people anxious for a closer look at the modest pontiff.

Pope Leo XIV has called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all Israeli hostages, as well as "no more war", as he lead a prayer to the Virgin Mary from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica.

For Americans in the Eastern time zone, plan to be up at 4 a.m. to watch ... The funeral will take place outside St. Peter's Basilica, in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City.

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican opened St. Peter’s Basilica to the general public Wednesday ... Cardinals are continuing their meetings this week to plan the conclave to elect Francis’ successor ...